Museum Collections
Luce Center
Teaspoon
Object Number:
1971.85
Date:
ca. 1850
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/4 x 1 1/4 x 3/4 in. ( 14.6 x 3.2 x 1.9 cm )
Marks:
engraved in script: on obverse of handle: "HEP[?]"
stamped: on reverse of handle: "HAIGHT & LEACH" and a star, an "S" and an eagle, all in circular depressions
Description:
Silver teaspoon with pointed oval bowl, sugar-loaf shoulder, and oval fiddle handle with upturned end and engraved initials; stamped maker's mark on back of handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Robert G. Goelet
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.